Good Morning on this beautiful 48 degree day. We have had 2 beautiful days and I am enjoying the snow melting. We still have 5 foot snowbanks.
I have been papercrafting, making rosettes and banners. Oooh what fun, much easier than quilts and quilting. I did take a class for a new quilt which I am anxious to make, not so anxious as to put away the papercrafting, so I will do it when the spirit moves me and keep out my papers and cardstocks for now.
One thing begets another and I am making some of my own embellishments. 3 D embellishments, chickies, hearts,presents and eggs. (Easter,of course)
I did find a great punch this last week, it is Martha Stewarts lacy one, pricey but worth it.
I also bought some of Martha's border papers and stickers, all at Michaels Craft stores.
Papers fascinate me.
My daughter and I are going to set a date to go to Amherst for a couple of day visit with Ashley, she is at Hampshire college for her last year. We will eat out and visit the bead store, as well as the yarn store and dangle through all the stores in Northampton, there are vintage stores which sell the things we all threw out when our closets got to crowded. I always wonder about the people who still had all this 'crap' we wouldn't have worn on a bet. Even though I am not 'in fashion' and hate to shop I would not have kept bell bottoms or acrylic sweaters or corduroy jeans and outdated heels. Bad me, I could sell them in some of the online vintage stores.
Well, enough blathering on for now. Have a nice week everyone.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
March 1 in like a lion.......
March came in with snow for us, not a lot, just enough for Al to have to plow. Now that he can see again I do not have to ride in the plow to say/scream left ,left, left.
I have been having fun in my workroom, working with the boxes and boxes of paper which I have stacked everywhere. Using my Cricket Expression and my punches and stamps. I know it is not as productive as doing a large project like a quilt etc. But it is fun and not too mind boggling. I have been making rosettes for my etsy shop. People have been purchasing them so that makes me happy. I will eventually use some for banners for the kids birthdays and for Ashleys graduation. They are cute for cards, badges, gift wrap, banners and decorations for many things.
I took a quilt class last week at Candlelite Quilts in Chelmsford. It was Eleanor Burns quilt called "How Charming". I spent more on fabric, charm packs etc. than I would normally but it was my catering money so I figure I am entitled. It is a nice quilt and something I have not done before. If I eventually get this one done I may make another, but will cut my own blocks, not buy charm packs.
I have been having fun in my workroom, working with the boxes and boxes of paper which I have stacked everywhere. Using my Cricket Expression and my punches and stamps. I know it is not as productive as doing a large project like a quilt etc. But it is fun and not too mind boggling. I have been making rosettes for my etsy shop. People have been purchasing them so that makes me happy. I will eventually use some for banners for the kids birthdays and for Ashleys graduation. They are cute for cards, badges, gift wrap, banners and decorations for many things.
I took a quilt class last week at Candlelite Quilts in Chelmsford. It was Eleanor Burns quilt called "How Charming". I spent more on fabric, charm packs etc. than I would normally but it was my catering money so I figure I am entitled. It is a nice quilt and something I have not done before. If I eventually get this one done I may make another, but will cut my own blocks, not buy charm packs.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
8" of snow today.....
I was driving home from a catering job last night in the darkness and rain, I was panicking because the weather report said SNOW, which since my 10 years in Florida, I am very concerned with driving. Driving on Route 2 I was in Leominster and still rain, not snow, I breathed a sigh of relief until I hit the exit for Route 31.
Tricia made me the birthday cake for this job and it was a huge hit. Buttercream frosting is the only way to go on a special cake. It was yummy.
Does anyone remember the 'old' frostings, lard and confectioners sugar? Awful but it was the only kind you could get on a 'store-bought' cake. Imagine all that lard in our arteries.......
Wow, driving snow, it was coming at me like a hurricane. Fortunately I only had about a mile to go. I drove in the gate and there was already a couple of inches of the white stuff. Boy, I really made it "home" in the nick of time.
Al had it nice and cozy for me, and our cozy means 80 degrees. I got in my "jammies" immediately and flopped on the couch. Since there is nothing on TV lately that I like, in about 20 minutes I was snuggled in my bed with a book.
Tonight one of my favorite shows '24' starts again, so Monday night I will not be reading I will be watching the TV. We will see how this season progresses.
I need to get into my craft room today, I have neglected my crafting for too long and I have crepe paper to ruffle and projects to make with my new supplies. No trips to Michaels or anywhere else for today.
Well, they are plowing the way to my craft room so I will hurry in and get some work done. A short day for me today I am sure.
Have a happy day all.
Tricia made me the birthday cake for this job and it was a huge hit. Buttercream frosting is the only way to go on a special cake. It was yummy.
Does anyone remember the 'old' frostings, lard and confectioners sugar? Awful but it was the only kind you could get on a 'store-bought' cake. Imagine all that lard in our arteries.......
Wow, driving snow, it was coming at me like a hurricane. Fortunately I only had about a mile to go. I drove in the gate and there was already a couple of inches of the white stuff. Boy, I really made it "home" in the nick of time.
Al had it nice and cozy for me, and our cozy means 80 degrees. I got in my "jammies" immediately and flopped on the couch. Since there is nothing on TV lately that I like, in about 20 minutes I was snuggled in my bed with a book.
Tonight one of my favorite shows '24' starts again, so Monday night I will not be reading I will be watching the TV. We will see how this season progresses.
I need to get into my craft room today, I have neglected my crafting for too long and I have crepe paper to ruffle and projects to make with my new supplies. No trips to Michaels or anywhere else for today.
Well, they are plowing the way to my craft room so I will hurry in and get some work done. A short day for me today I am sure.
Have a happy day all.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
A Very Happy and Healthy New Year
Can Christmas really be over and ready for a New Year? We had a very nice Christmas, saw the kids on Christmas Eve day and then came home, Al and I had a quiet Christmas Day.
I even had an order for 2 of my Homespun Christmas stockings 2 days after Christmas. Now that is REALLY starting early for next Christmas. Maybe we should all take a lesson and start early to make it easier.
In my mind I am making New Years Resolutions, perhaps I should put them down on paper so I have no chance to deny them. LOL
Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Touch base and let us know how it goes.
I even had an order for 2 of my Homespun Christmas stockings 2 days after Christmas. Now that is REALLY starting early for next Christmas. Maybe we should all take a lesson and start early to make it easier.
In my mind I am making New Years Resolutions, perhaps I should put them down on paper so I have no chance to deny them. LOL
Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Touch base and let us know how it goes.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Giveaway
You might want to look at this. Nana Thena has a giveaway which I am participating in.
Sorry I am so late in posting this but am still in cruising mode, I guess. I have not been swift in getting it together.
Sorry I am so late in posting this but am still in cruising mode, I guess. I have not been swift in getting it together.
Friday, December 4, 2009
The Cruise.........
We went on a wonderful cruise this past month with my youngest sister and her husband and another sister and her grown children (with a couple of grandkids) and a brother and his wife. We had a grand time, although it was tough for Al to get around, the ship is VERY big.
The service on the ship was superb, no attitude, lovely people all of them. The ship is beautiful, staterooms are larger than normal and beautifully appointed. Food was good but not wonderful, probably better than most, although we went on another cruise where the food was really gourmet quality.
Three of us went to St.Maarten and I loaded up with souvenirs. Very inexpensive tote bags, I could not have bought fabric for what they charged for a good quality embroidered bag. T shirts and hats and bags were the items of the day.
It was nice to get away-----it was nice to be home.
The service on the ship was superb, no attitude, lovely people all of them. The ship is beautiful, staterooms are larger than normal and beautifully appointed. Food was good but not wonderful, probably better than most, although we went on another cruise where the food was really gourmet quality.
Three of us went to St.Maarten and I loaded up with souvenirs. Very inexpensive tote bags, I could not have bought fabric for what they charged for a good quality embroidered bag. T shirts and hats and bags were the items of the day.
It was nice to get away-----it was nice to be home.
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